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Re: Catalac hinges

Re: Catalac hinges

Originally Posted by Watty

Nope, still can't see it?

Did the link take you to thingiverse?

When I first uploaded it to the site it displayed but then later just disappeared.
I don't know why the site itself won't display it but the files are there to download in openscad which you'll need to print the thing anyway.

Re: Catalac hinges

Originally Posted by Watty

It took me to thingy but said there were no files to upload?
Not to worry, I'm in need of some cockpit locker hinges on my 9m, any clues

Not sure why you can't see the files, it's been downloaded 16 times by others.
r.e. getting the hinges, the best advice I can give you is to download these files and make them.
You can send the files to places to be made if you don't have a 3D printer or check some public libraries as they now have them in some places.
The inability to get good quality replacements that fit without re drilling the holes was what prompted me to make this program in the first place.

Re: Catalac hinges

It's the internet so who knows why these things bounce from working to not. Had it happen too me many times before.
Hope they work out for you. I figured I can't be the only person out there with hinge problems on the Catalac seeing as I have about three on the boat that are not broken!
I'm printing mine thicker (6mm) and the difference in strength is huge. Bonus is that you can use the same pin that is on the original hinges. Just drill out the outer lobe hinges (slightly bigger than the pin) so only the inner lobe holds the pin while the outer is free to move. That will prevent the pin from working itself loose.

Re: Catalac hinges

1.) did it work?
2.) will the base material stand up to UV light?
3.) Is it worth the trouble, or convert to Stainless hinges?

Thanks

Using Yam_fzr's Catalac T-hinge model, I had hinges printed at Walter's World 3D Printing on Treatstock.com. At Yam_fzr's recommendation, I had the hinges printed using PETG. The bolt holes on the printed hinge match up well with the existing hinge holes on my Catatac 9M. As far as the PETG material standing up to UV light, I'm not sure. From what I've read, its not the most UV resistant material without additional additives, but I would still prefer to use these hinges instead of using off the shelf stainless steel hinges since drilling new holes in close proximity to the old holes makes the fiberglass weaker in that area. To answer your question, I personally think its worth the effort to use Yam_fzr's model and Walter's World 3D Printing.

Re: Catalac hinges

Hi Rick
I'm planning on printing a set printed for mine, my printer needs and upgrade before being able to print ABS so have not printed any yet...

Originally Posted by Tropic Cat

To the folks who went ahead and had this hinge made ..
1.) did it work?
2.) will the base material stand up to UV light?
3.) Is it worth the trouble, or convert to Stainless hinges?

1) Should be fine (not sure yet, I can always print one in another plastic for a testfit)
2) Choose the right material, ABS is used often for outdoors (can even be painted) and there is extra UV resistant ABS filament that could be used... So that's a yes...
3) No real trouble, especially as they are a direct replacement